SME SA Funding Summit 2025
no. 1 funding event for SMMe's
- June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
What to Expect
State of Small Business Funding
Navigating pre-seed funding
Bootstrapping 101
Panel Discussion: Seed funding essentials
Building a strong pitch deck
Alternative funding options
What Venture Capitalists are looking for
How to be and remain compliant
Agri-business funding
Fintech funding
Technology funding
Networking & Growth pod
Our Experienced Speakers
Velly Bosega
CEO, SME South Africa
Sheldon Tatchell
Founder and CEO, Legends Barber
Donald Valoyi
Founder and CEO, Zulzi
Emmanuel Bonoko
Founder and CEO, Brandscapers Africa
Jane Sithole
Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
Sthembiso Zwane
Partner, Grovest
Jade Kriel
Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy
Zama Nqadolo
Investment Manager, MIC
Hlengiwe Makhathini
Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital
Litha Kutta
Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Jameel Khan
Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Angel Investor
Realeboga Msikili
Fintech Expert from Old Mutual
Joshua Shimkin
Head of Marketing & Growth at Peach Payments
Gary Markson
Head: Coverage Business & Commercial Banking, African Bank
Jedd Harris
Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin
Partners / Sponsors
Funding Summit
Omega Fumba
Omega Fumba
Lungile Msomi
SME South Africa Funding Summit: Empowering Growth and Driving Innovation in the SME Sector
4 min read
Lungile Msomi
Frequently Asked Questions
The tickets for the SME SA Funding Summit are priced at R350. While we don’t offer early-bird pricing, you can claim R50 off by following our Funding Summit influencers Thandisa Mahe (@thandisamaheofficial) and Noluthando Gama (@noluthandogama)
We accept online payment via credit card or EFT. All tickets must be purchased in full at the time of booking — no instalment plans are available. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door.
Your ticket covers a plated lunch, tea, coffee and water. You will also have access to dedicated networking areas where you can connect with speakers, exhibitors and fellow delegates.
Refund requests should be e-mailed to events@smesouthafrica.com or call us on +27 11 704 2641. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our terms and may take up to 5 days to reflect.
Yes. A full programme — complete with session times, speaker details and break schedules — will be published on our website prior to the event.
Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at The Empire for all attendees. However, it’s recommended that you utilise public transport to avoid parking issues.
The Empire is fully wheelchair-accessible. All dietary requirements submitted during registration have been noted and will be catered for. Additionally, we will have qualified medical personnel on-site for any emergencies. Standard health-safety measures will also be in place throughout the venue.
The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
16 Empire Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa
Join Us at The SME South Africa
Summit 2025
For entrepreneurs who want to raise funds to grow their businesses. Attend this event to learn about all things funding! Find your funding solutions and advice at this event.
Contact Us
- Clearwater Office Park, Building 2 Millennium Blvd,
Strubens Valley, Gauteng, 1735,
South Africa - +27 11 704 2641
- events@smesouthafrica.co.za
